Nov. 6, 2014 'Batman' fix to sustain C-5s for decades, saving millions Robins has hit another milestone by being the first to complete a new major structural repair on a C-5M which will bring in millions of dollars in revenue and sustain the Air Force's fleet for decades to come.With completion of the first prototype in September, an additional 51 C-5s will need the
Nov. 6, 2014 Robins C-130 team honored for distinguished performance When a bleed air duct exploded involving a major weapon system at Robins earlier this year, several people assigned to the 560th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron offered their expertise to quickly solve the problem.Because of their dedication, the nine civilians were honored with an Air Force Civilian
Nov. 5, 2014 Commander: Ogden ALC is essential Even before he was assigned to command the Ogden Air Logistics Complex, Brig. Gen. Carl Buhler was impressed with the aircraft maintenance performed here.As director of Logistics for Headquarters Pacific Air Forces at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Buhler saw maintainers installing F-16
Nov. 5, 2014 AEDC experiences record-breaking accelerated mission test A highly successful accelerated mission test of Pratt & Whitney's F135 conventional take-off and landing/carrier variant engine was recently completed in the Sea Level 3 test cell (SL-3) at the Arnold Engineering Development Complex here.A Total Accumulated Cycle count of 2,600, with record TAC
Nov. 3, 2014 Commentary - Veterans Day is a day for gratitude Every generation hopes that the next will never have to go to war. Yet, as our United States Air Force approaches its 25th year of sustained combat operations, willing men and women from throughout our country continue to answer their nation's call to protect our freedoms.Veterans Day is a time to
Oct. 30, 2014 AFMC selects Hill for excellence Hill was selected as Air Force Materiel Command's choice for the Commander-in-Chief's 2015 Annual Award for Installation Excellence.This award recognizes the outstanding and innovative efforts of the people who operate and maintain U.S. military installations. Each year one installation from each
Oct. 27, 2014 AFMC IG provides insight For 10 days, starting Oct. 28, Air Force Materiel Command inspectors will be visiting the command's units at Hill Air Force Base with one question in mind: How effectively is each unit accomplishing their mission?"It's not just about whether individual units pass or fail anymore. We're taking a
Oct. 24, 2014 Battle Management working to improve nuclear scenario planning A program that allows national leaders and combatant commanders to plan for deliberate and crisis nuclear scenarios is getting a significant upgrade.The Integrated Strategic Planning and Analysis Network, or ISPAN, provides planning capabilities for U.S. Strategic Command in support of their mission
Oct. 24, 2014 Step up to better health with AFMC's challenge Do you have 'sitting disease'? Too much time sitting down may put you at risk for health problems. When muscles don't contract, they require less fuel, and the surplus of sugar that accumulates in the bloodstream contributes to health concerns. Research has shown that sitting for long periods of
Oct. 23, 2014 Air Force implements TDY policy changes Recently, the Air Force started implementing two temporary duty policy changes that will impact travel reimbursements for Airmen.The first change, which took effect Oct. 1, made changes to the Joint Travel Regulations, Reimbursable and Incidental Expense Policy. The second will be a change in